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English
Getting Started
ALERT TONE INDICATORS
The GTX radio generates a number of audible tones to indicate
radio operating conditions:
Tone Indication Description
Very short, high-
pitched tone when
radio is first turned
on
Successful Power-
Up
Indicates that the radio passed its
power-up self test and is ready for
use.
Continuous, low-
pitched tone when
radio is first turned
on
Unsuccessful Power-
Up
Indicates that the radio failed its
power-up self test and is not ready
for use. Contact your nearest
Motorola Service Representative.
Two, medium-
pitched tones and
one, high-pitched
tone
Talk Permit or Call
Back
Indicates you have access to trans-
mit. The radio holds access for
about three seconds. Press the
PTT and begin your transmission.
Continuous, low-
pitched tone when
PTT is pressed
Talk Prohibit An unsuccessful attempt to access
the system. Try again later when in
a better location.
Short, high-pitched
tone
Valid (Good) Key
Press
Indicates that the key instruction
was accepted.
Short, low-pitched
tone
Invalid (Bad) Key
Press
Indicates that the key instruction
was rejected.
Continuous, low-
pitched tone when
PTT is pressed
Time-Out Timer
Warning
Your radio’s time-out timer limits the
duration of your transmission time.
When you first hear this tone, you
have four seconds before the allot-
ted time will expire.
15-20 second high-
pitched tone
Telephone Time-Out
Timer Warning
Indicates that you have 15 to 20
seconds to complete your conver-
sation before the telephone call is
disconnected.
Continuous, low-
pitched tone
Invalid Mode Indicates that an invalid or unpro-
grammed operation was performed
on the radio.
Faint “beeping” tone
every ten seconds
Failsoft (Trunked
Systems Only)
Indicates that the radio is operating
in the failsoft mode. Your can still
transmit and receive on conven-
tional channels until the system is
repaired.